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For casual bowlers, the most popular weight is 8 lbs. for women and 12 lbs. for men. This is in part due to the fact that house balls rarely fit like a glove, forcing the bowler to clench the ball slightly in order to hold onto it during the swing.

League and professional bowlers prefer a heavier ball, because it packs a greater wallop when it strikes the pins. And a properly-fitted ball actually feels lighter, since muscle power isn't being wasted by gripping the ball.

While many men still use a 16 lb. ball (the heaviest available), a number of pros and league bowlers prefer 15 lbs., which increases accuracy and ball speed without sacrificing hitting power (thanks to today's high-tech ball surfaces, which cut through the oil and generate a tremendous hook). For the same reason, most female pros and serious amateurs use either a 14 or 15 lb. ball.

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